6 Best Kept Secrets to Retain Your Employees

According to a recent Gallup report, 42% of workers said it was a good time to look for a new job. That means that close to half of your employees could be on a search for greener pastures in their careers. As one of North Houston’s most trusted staffing agencies, Kingwood Personnel knows that while some turnover is healthy and normal, a lot of it is expensive and stressful.

The good news is that there are some relatively easy steps you can take today – and in the future – that can help you to retain your best employees. Here’s a look at six of them:

#1: Communication.

Employees appreciate an open line of communication with their employers. Not only will they feel more comfortable coming to you as issues arise, but they’ll feel like their opinion and their voice matters. As a manager, it’s therefore important for you to communicate openly and honestly with employees on a regular basis. This creates a culture of honesty and will enable you to forge stronger relationships with your staff.

#2: Opportunities for advancement.

Want to retain your best employees? You need to give them room to grow in the form of training and advancement opportunities. And this is a win-win for you and your employees. They’ll be able to acquire new skill and advance in their careers – all in a way that can have a positive bottom line impact on your company.

#3: Healthy work-life balance.

Today’s life is stressful for many employees, especially when it comes to caring for young kids or aging parents. That’s why, when you embrace and promote a healthy work-life balance, your employees are more likely to stick with your company and stay loyal to it. This can include anything from allowing flex time and telecommuting one day a week to offering discounts on gym memberships.

#4: Positive work culture.

People want to feel good about going to work each day. What they don’t want is to have to deal with a boss who plays favorites, co-workers who slack, and an overall toxic workplace culture. In the long run, it not only can impact employee performance but satisfaction, as well. On the flip side, a positive work culture can attract top performing talent and keep them at your company for years to come.

#5: Challenging work.

Your employees want to feel like the work they do matters; they want challenging and rewarding opportunities that enable them to grow and attain new heights in their careers. So, for instance, offer employees new responsibilities or stretch assignments in which they can test their abilities, gain new skills and improve their confidence.

#6: Feeling valued.

Above all, employees want their employers to recognize their contributions and hard work. Just a simple “thank you” can go a long way with most staff members. However, if you want to take recognition a step further, then set up a formal recognition plan, complete with incentives and bonuses for your employees.

Looking for professional help hiring and retaining top staff for your team?

Look no further than Kingwood Personnel. As one of North Houston’s most trusted staffing agencies, we know what local candidates want in potential employers. Not only that, but we can connect you with a robust network of top talent and help you to better recruit, hire and retain them. Contact us today to learn more.